[Healeys] Getting decent quality parts

[Rich C]

Gary,

I quite agree with what the Moss fellow said about most Healey owners being 
"cheap". I know it's a terribly generalized statement, which in itself can 
be dangerous especially on a list like this where all "levels" of enthusiast 
resides.
However, I've seen and experienced all too often where I'll try to find and 
lead the person to the "right" part, not because they asked, but because I 
happen to know they'll be needing it (stupid me), only to have them turn up 
their nose at it figuring they'll somehow find it cheaper somewhere else, 
even if it's made of unobtanium!
Or the owner will be told where to find the best or the correct part, but 
they'll ignore the advise only to try to find it cheaper from a source whose 
part I know and tell them is inferior. They'll save a dime at the outset, 
only to struggle with the inferior part and regret it later.
A learning curve in what is supposed to be an enjoyable hobby? I suppose so, 
but if the vendor can sell the junk all day long to the ignorant, how can we 
expect the vendor or the manufacturer to invest money to tool up something 
that's proper and correct?

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Getting decent quality parts


> In a message dated 2/12/09 11:11:21 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> Perhaps it is a case of the N.A. wholesalers who are determining the 
>> quality
>> and not County??
>>
>> Just a thought.
>> M
> That could be. I had one of the seniormost folks at MOSS motors tell me 
> quite
> sincerely that they don't buy the expensive high-quality stuff because
> "everyone knows that British car owners are cheap, and confronted by a 
> higher price
> from one supplier or for a version of a part compared to another, they 
> will
> always buy the cheaper part. So why should we stock the more expensive 
> stuff?"
> Incidentally, that person is still a very senior person at Moss, well over 
> the
> head of Kelvin Dodd, the person doing procurement now. If you do have a
> question re Moss parts, you might try e-mailing Kelvin   - 
> doddk at mossmotors.com
> Cheers
> Gary